Going Green planning tips

We all want a greener world and here are some tips for planning greener meetings.

Interested in hosting greener events? Here are some tips that don’t have to bust the budget.

• Pave the way in advance: State that sustainability is a priority in all inquiries and brief all resources and your staff accordingly.

• Read the signs: Pay attention to the certification held by venues and suppliers. Which boast environmental labels such as the Blue Angel? Do they use solar energy etc.?

• Work without paper: Managing projects and participants is easy to do online and conference content can be made available for download.

• Adopt a more carbon-neutral policy: There are options for participants and the suppliers you hire. Consider travel distances or lower-emission and shared transport.

• Think global, act local: Use as many local partners and products as possible.

• 'Green' catering: Seek regional and seasonal; and dishes and cutlery can be reusable or at least recyclable.

• Recycle It: Provide suitable recycling bins with separate compartments in public spaces as well as behind the scenes.

• Re-use It: Think about how signs, counters and banners can be repurposed at other or annual events and how design & content can be more multi-event neutral. Think about how to share left over flowers or food to help others.

• Save energy & resources: Seek out venues and hotels that use more energy efficient approaches for lighting and water.

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